Public consultation on Stirling budget cuts

Stirling Council is asking residents to share their views - ahead of another "significant" budget shortfall.

The local authority is warning they're needing to make further cuts next year.

£45 million worth of savings have been made over the last decade.

Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Brisley said: “The financial environment for local government remains hugely challenging and councils across Scotland will be facing similar budgetary pressures over the coming months.  

“Despite making over £45m of year-on-year savings since 2014-15, we will need to make more difficult decisions this year and continuing this big conversation with residents will be a crucial part of this process.

“The first survey is based on the feedback we received from residents last year. It will be your opportunity to tell us about the services that are important to you, the areas where you think there should be greater focus and your ideas to generate income or transform the ways we work.

“You will also be able to give your views on things like changes to council tax levels and see what this would mean for you and making up the budget shortfall. 

“Your feedback will help inform the decisions made on next year’s budget and how we deliver services in your community. Please continue this big conversation with us so we can negotiate this unprecedented challenge together.”